Specification Writer - Austin

We create advocates. Everyone on a project should be inspired by the mission. By bringing a team approach to design, everyone who touches the project can clearly understand its purpose and stay focused on achieving its goal.

We believe in giving our staff the opportunity to excel and lead within the Firm and our industry. We strive to foster an inspiring workplace and seek ways to support our ever-evolving design expertise. We encourage individual involvement in industry-related organizations including AIA, ASHRAE, and A4LE. We recognize the personal commitment of our team members through established recognition programs.

At O’Connell Robertson, benefits include:

• 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance
• 401k with Employer Matching
• Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

Think you have what it takes? Take a look at the Open Positions below and work with us to ensure every project we deliver sets a new standard for collaborative success.

We’re looking for more than an ‘employee’. We’re looking for high impact individuals; someone as passionate about Architecture as we are. Creative problem solving and design is encouraged and cultivated. Our team is made up of individuals who believe in strong, collaborative relationships and who share our conviction that everyone on a project should be inspired by the mission. We want someone who can get behind that vision, who celebrates a team approach and is motivated by design that positively impacts our communities.

If that describes you, there’s an exciting career that awaits you here.

Our progressive Specification Team in Austin, Texas is seeking a Specification Writer with a positive, collaborative work style. We want someone with a desire to exceed expectations and a commitment to developing complete, accurate, high-quality Project Manuals. Bottom line… we want only the best.

For over seven decades, O’Connell Robertson has built a powerful legacy of design excellence. We are driven by our enduring commitment to investing in and serving our people, community, and clients through developing strong, capable teams.

• Coordinate specifications with architectural drawings and consultant documentation to ensure consistency and completion.
• Facilitate specification kickoff meetings, coordination meetings, and specification review sessions.
• Support material and product research, evaluation, and selection.
• Advise project teams on specification content, standards, and best practices.
• Manage project specifications throughout the design and construction process, including revisions, addenda, proposal requests, and ASIs.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and industry representatives to maintain current product knowledge and technical resources.
• Ensure compliance with firm standards, building codes, owner requirements, and quality assurance objectives.
• Support continuous improvement of specification standards, templates, and project delivery processes

We’re looking for passionate, driven self-starters. Beyond that, you’ll need…

• 7+ years' experience supporting architectural projects.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or a related field from an accredited program.
• Experience preparing and coordinating architectural specifications and project manuals.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, building systems, and construction documentation.
• Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and…